Schride Associates v. Township of Wall

The opinion of the court was delivered by

BOTTER, P.J.A.D.

The issue decided on this appeal is whether the Wall Township Board of Adjustment (Board) has the power to grant plaintiffs application for bulk and use variances to permit a planned unit development (PUD) on plaintiff’s 42 acre tract even though the township has no ordinance that provides for planned developments.1 The trial court held that the Board of Adjustment had authority to consider such an application and to grant relief, if appropriate. We disagree with that conclusion and reverse.

The facts essential to our disposition are not…